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HG12 HWL

2012 Honda Cbr 250 R-b

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,771 mi
Last recorded45,771 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Cbr 250 R-b9,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 HWL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 250 R-b
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,771 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust downpipe slightly deteriorated.

movement in rear sprocket cush drive.

Fail 7 Aug 2025 45,771 miles

Front All position lamps not working side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust downpipe slightly deteriorated.

movement in rear sprocket cush drive.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,690 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 39,674 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,140 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 33,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,152 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,523 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,830 miles

gear linkage worn.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2017 17,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing clamp (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

gear linkage worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre perished

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,558 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 250 R-b?

Based on 2,459 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Drive chain worn to excess 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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HG12 HWL is a 2012 Honda Cbr 250 R-b in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Honda Cbr 250 R-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 250 R-b fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG12 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 250 R-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Cbr 250 R-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG12 HWL is a 2012 Honda Cbr 250 R-b, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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